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Laurel

#74916E

Laurel is a neutral medium color with the hex code #74916E. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 116, 145, 110 in digital design or CMYK 20%, 0%, 24%, 43% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Laurel color values

HEX
#74916E
RGB
116, 145, 110
HSL
110°, 14%, 50%
CMYK
20, 0, 24, 43

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Laurel sits at 110° on the color wheel with 14% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 14% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Laurel is rendered as rgb(116, 145, 110), where the green channel leads at 145, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Laurel translates to a CMYK breakdown of 20C 0M 24Y 43K. With a moderate key (43%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Laurel

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #74916E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 116, 145, 110;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#74916E',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 20%
M: 0%
Y: 24%
K: 43%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(116, 145, 110)
rgba(116, 145, 110, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

What color is #74916E?
#74916E is Laurel, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 116, 145, 110. It has a hue of 110°, 14% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #74916E?
The RGB color code for #74916E is rgb(116, 145, 110). This means it contains 116 red, 145 green, and 110 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Laurel a warm or cool color?
Laurel (#74916E) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #74916E in CSS?
You can use #74916E in CSS with: background-color: #74916E; or color: #74916E; or as an RGB value: rgb(116, 145, 110). For print design, use CMYK: 20%, 0%, 24%, 43%.

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